Lesson 2 - Passing and Moving Towards Goals
Skills To Tactics
•Year 5
•Netball
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How can we use movement and passing to create scoring opportunities in invasion games?
Learning Objectives
- To develop passing and moving towards a goal with increasing accuracy
- To understand and apply netball rules including footwork and pivoting
- To create and use space effectively to support team play
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved passing accuracy under pressure
- Students will move effectively into space to support team attacks
- Students will apply netball rules consistently during game situations
Equipment & Resources Required
Distribute balls around activity areas, ensure proper inflation
Alternative: Size 4 netballs for easier handling, or rubber playground balls
Two different colours needed for team identification
Alternative: Coloured cones to designate teams, or different coloured t-shirts
Mark court boundaries and end lines clearly
Alternative: Markers, spots, or chalk lines
Key Vocabulary
A pass thrown from chest height using both hands with fingers spread behind the ball
A one-handed pass thrown from shoulder height for greater distance and power
Turning on the ball of your landing foot to face a different direction whilst maintaining contact with the ground
In netball, a violation where the landing foot is lifted and replaced, or more than one and a half steps are taken
Moving to an area where there are fewer opponents to receive the ball more easily
A modified version of netball with simplified rules designed for primary school students
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball handling skills
- Understanding of simple passing techniques
- Awareness of space and movement concepts
Current Skills
- Chest and shoulder passing under pressure
- Pivoting and footwork rules
- Moving into space to support team play
- Game application of passing skills
Next Steps
- Advanced passing techniques including bounce pass
- Defensive positioning and marking
- Complex game strategies and tactical awareness
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Step forward when passing to generate power and accuracy
- Landing foot must stay down when pivoting - this is crucial for rule application
- Move into space away from defenders to receive passes effectively
- Communication is key - call for the ball and support teammates
- Quality over speed - maintain technique even under pressure
- Use pivoting to create new passing angles and opportunities
- Apply netball rules consistently including footwork, contact, and held ball
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking you can lift your landing foot if you put it back down - this is still footwork
- Believing speed is more important than accuracy in passing
- Assuming netball is just about getting the ball to the goal quickly
- Not understanding that creating space helps the whole team, not just the ball carrier
- Thinking pivot means just turning your body without considering foot placement
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts with regular changes, clear boundaries and rules, regular positive feedback, movement breaks as needed
dyspraxia
- Larger, softer balls for easier handling, reduced complexity in sequences, extra practice time, clear step-by-step instructions
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedules of activities, quiet zones for breaks, consistent routines, advance warning of activity changes
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and bibs, provide verbal cues for spatial awareness, buddy system for guidance, tactile markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations and hand signals, written instruction cards, ensure clear line of sight for lip reading
physical disability
- Seated versions of passing activities, modified equipment sizes, adapted distances and heights, wheelchair-accessible court areas
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting passes and scores, measuring distances for court setup, angles of passing and movement directions
Science
Forces in passing (push and trajectory), balance and centre of gravity in pivoting, heart rate changes during activity
Geography
Spatial awareness and positioning, directions and navigation around court, mapping movement patterns
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, respecting rules and opponents, celebrating others' success
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around groups during drills for close observation, position at side of court during games for full view
Observation Focus
Watch for passing technique, landing and pivoting safety, rule application, and positive team dynamics
Intervention Points
Step in immediately for safety concerns, provide technique correction during practice, mediate any disputes during games
Demonstration Notes
Use clear, exaggerated movements for passing techniques, emphasise landing and pivoting safety, model positive communication and sportsmanship
Verbal Cues
- •'Step and push through!' for chest passing
- •'Land, pivot, pass!' for sequence activities
- •'Find space away from defenders!' during games
- •'Chest up, eyes forward!' for good posture
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum court third (15m x 15m) for activities, full court ideal for game application
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for pivoting and quick direction changes
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check netballs are properly inflated and in good condition
- •Ensure team bibs have no tears or sharp edges
- •Verify cones are visible and stable
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during passing drills
- •Falls during pivoting and landing
- •Ball strikes to face or body
- •Overexertion during competitive games
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and adequate spacing between groups
- •Progressive skill building from static to dynamic
- •Emphasis on controlled movements and landings
- •Regular checks for fatigue and appropriate rest periods
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of all groups during drills
- •Monitor pivoting technique to prevent injuries
- •Watch for appropriate contact levels during games
- •Ensure fair play and rule adherence
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, follow school emergency protocols